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Geranium pratense 'Midnight Reiter'

Also Known As

  • Midnight Reiter Meadow Cranesbill

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-10"
  • W: 10"-12"

planting zones

  • 4b-9b

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Geranium pratense 'Midnight Reiter' plant details

Geranium pratense 'Midnight Reiter' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic and alkaline soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium pratense 'Midnight Reiter'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium pratense 'Midnight Reiter'

USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: rabbit
Soil needs: acidic and alkaline

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 5. Lavender flowers. Deep purple leaves.
Dissected, dark purple, near black leaves, form a low, compact mound. In Spring and early Summer, and again in Autumn, saucer shaped, deep lavender blue flowers are produced abundantly on branching stems. Moist, well drained soil, enriched with organic matter.A plant thatstands out from the crowd.

By: Zephs

Yet another hardy geranium that will make you wonder how you ever gardened without it. 'Midnight Reiter' offers deep purple leaves and large, dark lilac flowers. A semi-dwarf, this geranium will stay less than a foot tall or across. Some gardeners insist this plant causes "jaws to drop"! Combine with golden-leafed varieties like Geranium 'Anne Folkard' and Carex 'Gold Fountains' for an unusual effect.

Gardening facts about Geranium pratense 'Midnight Reiter' plant

How to Grow Geranium pratense 'Midnight Reiter'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • alkaline

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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